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Munira Wilson MP

Munira Wilson MP

Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham

Black young people, education, and mental health support
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
Black young people, education, and mental health support
Earlier this year, a mum in my constituency got in touch.
Tougher border controls are welcome, but hotel quarantine should apply to all travellers - not just those from ‘red list’ countries
Coronavirus
By Munira Wilson MP
Tougher border controls are welcome, but hotel quarantine should apply to all travellers - not just those from ‘red list’ countries
I have little doubt that had the UK followed other countries in enforcing a strict border policy early at the start of the pandemic, the death toll would be far lower than it is now.
The government should provide full salary and a bonus for people self-isolating
Coronavirus
By Munira Wilson MP
The government should provide full salary and a bonus for people self-isolating
The government’s self-isolation system is weak and inadequate. The government needs to empower those struggling to do the right thing by providing support and resources.
The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of our young people, we can’t just ignore it
Coronavirus
By Munira Wilson MP
The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of our young people, we can’t just ignore it
Even before COVID-19 existed 1 in 10 young people had a mental health issue, now that figure has risen to 1 in 8.
The best gift the 3 million excluded could wish for this Christmas is the promise of security
Economy
By Munira Wilson MP
The best gift the 3 million excluded could wish for this Christmas is the promise of security
The government is not only ignoring the 3 million excluded from financial support, but has even condemned them as money-grabbing fraudsters trying to cheat the system. It is vital we fill the gaping holes in these schemes.
People Are Having To Claim They Live 500 Miles Away To Get A Local Coronavirus Test, According To One MP
Coronavirus
People Are Having To Claim They Live 500 Miles Away To Get A Local Coronavirus Test, According To One MP
Matt Hancock has warned the public not to “game the system” after one MP revealed her some of her constituents only got a local test by claiming they lived 500 miles away.
The Government's decision to scrap Public Health England during a global pandemic is yet another attempt to duck responsibility
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
The Government's decision to scrap Public Health England during a global pandemic is yet another attempt to duck responsibility
Instead of axing and replacing Public Health England, the Government should be reflecting on their handling of Covid-19 and launch an independent inquiry to learn the lessons of this crisis.
Ministers must not let social care standards slip as we fight to stop the coronavirus
Health
By Munira Wilson MP
Ministers must not let social care standards slip as we fight to stop the coronavirus
As MPs consider the Coronavirus Bill, Lib Dem Health Spokesperson Munira Wilson says social care providers need guaranteed resources and more reassurance on standards
EXCL Ministers urged not to let emergency coronavirus law lower social care standards
Coronavirus
EXCL Ministers urged not to let emergency coronavirus law lower social care standards
Ministers have been urged to guarantee that elderly and vulnerable adults in social care will not be put at risk by emergency laws to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.
SEND funding is trapped in a vicious downward spiral, we need a national strategy
Education
By Munira Wilson MP
SEND funding is trapped in a vicious downward spiral, we need a national strategy

The money announced by the Government last year isn’t enough to make the SEND funding crisis go away, we need to make government, schools, health and social services work more effectively, writes Munira Wilson MP.